Tribe Network Updates: July 21, 2023 🚀
This week's highlights: Reflections on Startupfest 2023, Black Entrepreneurship Prize winner, upcoming events + opportunities, good reads + good listens.
Reflections on Startupfest 2023
I had the pleasure of being an investor/judge for the Black Entrepreneurship Prize ($100K). It was an honour to work alongside some amazing people and organizations who are dedicated to supporting Black entrepreneurship.
Shoutout to Rep Matters for hosting the Tribe x Breakfast Club event at Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). It was a great opportunity to connect with founders and investors.
I can't wait to see what the future holds for the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem!
Congratulations to Black Entrepreneurship Prize winner, Tefari Bailey!
A huge congratulations to Tefari Bailey on not only winning the 100K Black Entrepreneur Prize at Startupfest this year but taking home the People's Choice award too! Tefari wowed the judges with his pitch for Hutsy Financial, a financial app that aims to make financial wellness achievable for everyone, regardless of their background or financial situation, by helping Canadians build and establish credit and educating them on financial topics to save money.
Tanika McLeod’s pitch for Cliq, an AI-powered tool that turns your long-form videos into shareable assets in a snap, came in at a close second.
Shout out to all 61 participants who pitched their innovative ideas, as well as Rep Matters, Startupfest, FACE Coalition, BKR Capital, Groupe 3737, and all those who made this prize possible. 🧡
Digital Transformation Program
Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia, in partnership with The Human Stack, is offering a one-year program to organizations in Nova Scotia that are looking to better manage their technology and digital systems. Participants will learn how to manage their existing technology, create measurable digital habits, transform their digital systems and tackle digital challenges.
CBCC Indigenous trade mission to China
CCBC will be leading a trade mission to Beijing, and they are recruiting Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) entrepreneurs, economic development executives, and leaders interested in fostering mutually beneficial partnerships with the China market.
Upcoming Events
Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk Community Engagement Session
July 25 @ 6 pm | 2169 Gottingen St
Are you interested in sharing your thoughts and ideas on how to ‘Create Your Dream North End'? Refreshments will be provided as Tammy and Janine take you for a “Story Walk” around the Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk shop to share their journey.
Grantwriting 101
July 25 @ 5:30 pm | 1717 Barrington St or Virtual
Tribe Network has partnered with Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE) to offer Grantwriting 101, a workshop that will show you how to craft a compelling grant application. Entrepreneurs will also get insider information on available grants they can apply to and platforms to find grants.
Register here
Job and funding opportunities
Looking for job or funding opportunities prioritizing racialized candidates? Check out the postings recently added to our Opportunities Portal!
Find more info here
DMZ reveals its refreshed Black Innovation Launchpad
The DMZ has formally announced its refreshed Black Innovation Launchpad, which supports Black founders to develop the skills needed to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey. The Black Innovation Launchpad was first announced in 2020 as a free online skills development platform geared at building the next generation of successful Black tech entrepreneurs. The re-introduction of the platform, which was officially made available to the community in February, includes a revamp to align with current ecosystem trends and the latest startup fundamentals.
Good Reads
Embracing Minimalism in Entrepreneurship
By Kilah Rolle
"In a world where complexity is often the norm, the minimalist approach to entrepreneurship offers a refreshing alternative. It’s a philosophy that advocates for simplicity, clarity, and the elimination of excess. In business, minimalism is about stripping away the unnecessary, focusing on what and who truly matters, and creating value with less."
An expansive vision for empowering Black Business leaders
By Sarah Hampson
Matthew Martel (BMgmt’14) has been appointed recently as the new Chief Executive officer of Black Business Initiative (BBI) in Halifax, an organization that provides programs, supports and training for the Black community. He joined BBI almost four years ago after meeting Rustum Southwell (LLD’18), BBI’s founding CEO, who was recently appointed chancellor of Dalhousie University. BBI is growing and expanding its mission across the Atlantic provinces and Canada as a whole.
MindFrame Connect: Mental Skills Report
MindFrame Connect, in partnership with Dalhousie University and Dr. Lori Dithurbide, interviewed experienced entrepreneurs to identify mental skills that are essential for success in the business world.
Good Listens
All Hands on Tech Ep 26: Find your stride on social
In this episode of All Hands on Tech, the Digital NS team sits down with Meagan Michaluk, a senior associate with Outshine and a paid social expert, to discuss everything from where and why you should spend on social, what the future of B2B SaaS marketing holds and, of course, ways in which you can find your stride on social.